Business growth demands capital. When you're ready to take your business to the next level, Webster is ready to help you move forward—whether you need funds now or months from now. Check out this quick decision tree to review some options. [. . .]

If you’ve ever dreamed of being your own boss, owning a franchise can be an effective way to start to a business. From fast food restaurants to fitness and spa centers, there are more than 700,000 franchises in the U.S. alone, offering instant brand recognition and a built-in customer base. [. . .]

As we welcome 2019, you may be looking forward to a new home purchase or refinancing your existing mortgage. So being financially fit is more important than ever. Consider this a personal training session, with tips to help you put your best foot forward when approaching a lender. [. . .]

Being business-ready for any potential disaster should be top-of-mind, every day. Business continuity is about planning the actions to take in a crisis, implementing alternative operating procedures and communicating to staff and customers. You may never have to use your plans, but they will be critical if you ever need them!
[. . .]

As a small business owner, you balance the ability to quickly solve short-term problems while realizing long-term goals. That’s why we’d like to offer a new perspective on your goals for the coming year: Don’t plan for 12 months. Plan for 18.
[. . .]